Author: David Washington
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Orange County Government Under Fire: A Pattern of Poor Spending
Orange County leaders are in hot water. Governor Ron DeSantis and state officials are taking a hard look at how local Democrats have been spending taxpayer money. What they found is not good news for families who work hard to pay their taxes. Read more
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Part III: Transforming Culture Into Power — When the Numbers Speak, We Must Act NOW
Political Editor’s Note Crystal Negron concludes her transformative three-part series not with soaring rhetoric, but with a battle cry backed by hard data and harder truths. Part Three strips away any remaining illusions about the barriers facing Central Florida’s Hispanic community—revealing that 44% of Hispanic-owned businesses are denied loans compared to just 34% of white… Read more
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Part II: Transforming Culture Into Power—Backed by Real Economic Strength
Political Editor’s Note Welcome back to Crystal Negron’s compelling series on transforming the Central Florida Hispanic community’s economic strength into civic power. In Part One, Crystal laid out the undeniable economic might of our region’s fastest-growing demographic, highlighting contributions of over $16 billion locally and the support of more than 20,000 businesses. She passionately argued… Read more
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Transforming Culture Into Power—Backed by Real Economic Strength
The Orlando Voice Politics is pleased to introduce Crystal Negron, a rising voice in Central Florida politics and a passionate advocate for Hispanic community empowerment. As someone who understands both the challenges and opportunities facing our region’s fastest-growing demographic, Crystal brings a unique perspective to the intersection of economic development and civic engagement. Read more
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Questions About Key Witness Could Impact Orlando District 5 Race
By David WashingtonThe Orlando Voice & J & Washington’s The Blog and The Informer Newsletter The criminal case against suspended Orlando District 5 Commissioner Regina Hill has taken an interesting turn. Questions are being raised about Sandra Lewis, one of the main witnesses prosecutors plan to use against Hill. Who Is Sandra Lewis? Sandra Lewis… Read more
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Miami’s Election Postponement Sparks Questions About Orlando’s Off-Cycle Voting
The Miami Precedent: A Battle Over Democratic Participation The controversy surrounding Miami’s decision to postpone its 2025 municipal elections has sent shockwaves through Florida’s political landscape. Miami city commissioners voted Thursday to cancel this year’s municipal election and postpone it until 2026, approving a controversial ordinance to move city elections to even-numbered years — a… Read more
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Understanding the America Party: A Fresh Perspective for Orlando Residents
Hey, Orlando! If you’ve ever felt like the same old political parties don’t quite speak for you—or that the news doesn’t tell the whole story—you’re not alone. There’s a new player in the political scene called the America Party, launched by Elon Musk, and it’s worth taking a closer look at what it’s all about.… Read more
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🚨House passes Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”🚨
The House passed President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” on Thursday. The Orlando Voice’s Political Editor, David Washington, joins LiveNOW from FOX to discuss the latest. 🎥https://www.livenowfox.com/video/1668880 David Washington is The Orlando Voice Politics Editor and CEO of J & Washington LLC, a central Florida political consulting firm specializing in campaign management and public affairs. Join the… Read more
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Florida’s 2025-2026 Budget: What Got Left Behind
The Big Picture On June 30, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed off on Florida’s $117.4 billion budget—but the real story lies in what he cut. While the Florida Senate gave the plan a unanimous green light, only Reps. Angie Nixon (D–Jacksonville) and Dotie Joseph (D–North Miami) opposed it in the House. DeSantis then took a… Read more
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